Reykjavik in February
Winter Lights and aurora
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
February has a little more daylight and the Winter Lights Festival brings events to the city.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- -4–1°C
- Cold and windy with variable snow and rain.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms.
+Winter Lights Festival and aurora chances.
–Cold, windy and short days.
My tip for February
Check road conditions for any day trips outside the city.
- Northern Lights
- Winter festival
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 9th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Months I'd choose over February
Also good in February
Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in February
In February Reykjavik averages a high of 1°C (34°F) and a low of -4°C (25°F), with about 131 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 1°C
- 34°F
- Average low
- -4°C
- 25°F
- Precipitation
- 131 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- February is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (9 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Winter Lights Festival and aurora chances. The main downside: Cold, windy and short days.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in February?
- Average highs are around 1°C and lows around -4°C. Expect about 131 mm of rain or snow. Cold and windy with variable snow and rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in February?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in February?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates, especially for central and view rooms. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (February ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold, windy and short days.
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